Pelican just can’t contain excitement when she sees her wallaby friend
There’s nothing like it when two different animal species become friends, especially when they express their fondness for one another in different ways. That’s especially…
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Mint candies that “make even your sighs cute” released in Japan
When we sense our breath isn’t exactly in its ideal state, most of us are content to pop a mint in our mouths. Japanese sweets…
Japanese nail artist’s mouthwatering uni nails will give you the urge for sea urchin
Japanese nail artist and Tokyo-based nailist Color’s Suzuki (@colors_ai) has a special talent–she can create fascinating nail artwork inspired by gourmet dishes that look so…
Giant Cat Pokémon take over top of Shinjuku building in jaw-droppingly 3-D ad display
There’s a big of an image of fascinating digital signage in Tokyo, particularly on the tower buildings outside of major stations. Last year, the new…
Cat’s old man sleeping pose has Twitter delighted
As any cat owner will tell you, kitties have a way of taking charge of the household. Japanese Twitter user Condria Mito (@mitoconcon) shared an…
This cat freaks out adorably anytime it sees a stuffed dog toy
Most cat owners know that our feline friends can pull off some incredible facial expressions, so it’s hard to be surprised by one. Japanese Twitter…
Stylish Japanese cream sodas, cafe fare and more await on the second floor at Kissa Nikai
Japanese Cream Sodas As part of the retro-revival trend in Japan which brings back or takes inspiration from food, fashion, design, and music of the…
Celebrity couple delights fans with awesome Kiki’s Delivery Service maternity photo cosplay
Here at grape Japan, we’ve had a few opportunities to introduce cosplay and cosplay outfits inspired by Studio Ghibli’s films. For example, there was this…
Woman’s fried chicken shopping mistake has Twitter in sympathetic stitches
Karaage, or Japanese-style fried chicken (there’s a slight difference between it and others, if you’re wondering) is an absolute foodie favorite in Japan. Whether it’s…
New Japanese website lets you build or recreate the perfect cat–with over 200 million combinations
For cat lovers, the idea of recreating what already is the perfect cat–the one or ones they live with–doesn’t quite seem possible, but that doesn’t…
Giant taiyaki seatbelt cushions make Japan’s favorite fish-shaped pastry your driving buddy
Taiyaki are a definite fan favorite when it comes to Japanese street food sweets. The fish-shaped pastries (in particular, they are supposed to resemble a…
Show off your Cardcaptor Sakura love with this stylish keychain lineup
Iconic hit anime Cardcaptor Sakura is teaming up with Japanese leather company “OJAGA DESIGN ” to celebrate its 25th anniversary! The first 6 items of…
Princess Mononoke celebrates 25th anniversary with awesome lineup of goods, including Yakul plushie
Released in 1997, Princess Mononoke remains one of Studio Ghibli’s classics. The deep storyline, unique characters, and beautifully drawn nature scenery gained instant popularity and…
Retro Japanese cafe apparel lineup salutes the ice cream soda float
Thankyou Mart, a Japanese store that sells the majority of their items for 390 yen (san=3, kyu=9 in Japanese) has created some original apparel and…
Shiba’s strange way of sitting at the vet has people convinced there’s a person inside
Even when they’re normally a good boy or girl, it can be understandably difficult convince your dog to act like their normal selves at the…